What are the schools like in Osceola, NE?

Osceola is served primarily by OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Osceola?

The median household income in Osceola, NE is $77,031 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Osceola, NE?

Osceola has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.3 inches.

Osceola, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Osceola, NE affordable or expensive?

Osceola's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Osceola is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $112,500 and the median rent is $604 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Osceola, NE?

Crime rate data for Osceola is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Osceola, NE a Good Place to Live?

Osceola is a small town of 803 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $77,031 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Osceola stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Osceola is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Osceola city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.8

Osceola's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Osceola costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Osceola, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$604	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,031	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Osceola is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Osceola is served primarily by OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Osceola, NE	National Avg
School District	OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Osceola sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 28.8 inches of annual precipitation and 29.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Osceola, NE
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	28.8"
Annual Snowfall	29.3"

Demographics

Metric	Osceola, NE	National Avg
Population	803	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stromsburg, NE 5 mi Shelby, NE 7 mi Silver Creek, NE 11 mi Benedict, NE 12 mi Gresham, NE 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Osceola

Osceola, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68651

Osceola vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osceola, NE affordable or expensive?

Osceola's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Osceola roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $604/month.

What is the crime rate in Osceola, NE?

Crime data for Osceola is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Osceola?

Public schools in Osceola are operated by OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Osceola, NE a good place to live?

Osceola, NE has a population of 803, a median household income of $77,031, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Osceola?

Osceola averages 34.3°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.8 inches with about 29.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Osceola?

Osceola, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68651.

What is the population of Osceola?

The population of Osceola, Nebraska is 803 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Osceola?

Key numbers for living in Osceola: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $77,031, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Osceola side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.